Charter Dillon's Bay to Port Vila privately from US$8,000, about 41 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Dillon's Bay (DLY) ⇄ Port Vila (VLI) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
Dillon's Bay and Port Vila lie approximately 139 km apart (86 mi / 75 nm) on a direct routing.
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Chartering a private jet from Dillon's Bay to Port Vila (and Port Vila to Dillon's Bay) ranges from US$8,000 for a turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, up to US$15,500 for a turboprop such as the Pilatus PC-12 NGX. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 41 min | 37 min – 45 min | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 41 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 39 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Several variables shape what you pay for a Dillon's Bay–Port Vila charter: the distance and prevailing winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, handling and landing fees at both airports, and the specific aircraft confirmed against live availability.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Dillon's Bay, Vanuatu: Dillon's Bay Airport.
Port Vila, Vanuatu: Bauerfield International Airport.
| Dillon's Bay Airport | Bauerfield International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | NVVD / DLY | NVVV / VLI |
| Longest hard runway | — | 8,530 ft |
| Surface | Grass | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 630 ft | 70 ft |
No aircraft in our fleet range covers this sector non-stop from these airfields; a fuel stop is part of any realistic plan.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 7,030 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,626 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 6,530 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,526 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 5,330 ft spare |
2,180 km 2,006 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 5,630 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,236 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 5,530 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,726 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 7,030 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,806 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 7,330 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,306 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 5,030 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,526 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 5,252 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,476 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 4,330 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,726 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 2,954 ft spare |
4,600 km 4,426 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 3,600 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,752 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 3,630 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,226 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 3,838 ft spare |
7,220 km 7,046 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 3,090 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,226 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 3,230 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,626 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 3,740 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,226 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 2,530 ft spare |
14,260 km 14,086 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 2,730 ft spare |
11,112 km 10,938 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 2,530 ft spare |
12,960 km 12,786 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 3,730 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,771 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Ipota Airport · Siwo Airport
Pick your slot and depart. Private charter between Dillon's Bay and Port Vila is built around your itinerary.
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 139 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
We can route through smaller, less congested airfields at either end, often a shorter drive from your actual destination.
Guide pricing on Dillon's Bay–Port Vila is published clearly: US$8,000 – US$15,500. Your confirmed quote is all-in.
Demand on Dillon's Bay–Port Vila comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 41 min gate to gate over 139 km (86 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Dillon's Bay–Port Vila departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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